Lorain County voters have approved a number of levies with overwhelming support in the May 8 primary election, according to unofficial final results from the county Elections Board.

Countywide, voters approved five-year renewal levies for the Lorain County Board of Mental Health and the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The 0.6-mill levy for the Mental Health Board garnered 74.4 percent support of voters. The levy supports mental services for county residents, providing access regardless of ability to pay. The board funds eight clinical agencies providing services to 12,000 people.

“We are so excited and so thankful for the voters and we have so much appreciation for the support provided from the community,” Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Kern said. “We are completely reliant on local levy support. Passing levies like this means we are able to continue providing support for mental health services.”

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The Developmental Disabilities Board levy received 75.6 percent support of voters, according to unofficial final results.

Friends and supporters of the issue gathered in Amherst for a watch party. Board Superintendent Dr. Amber Fisher said the support from voters would allow them to continue providing critical services for the community.

The 1.6-mill levy supports services at Murray Ridge Center for about 2,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, providing approximately 30 percent of Murray Ridge’s services.

“We’re just thrilled by the support of our community, Fisher said. “We’ve enjoyed the support of the community for 50 years now and our community recognizes the importance of the services we provide. It’s humbling and we’re so grateful.”

Meanwhile, Avon voters have approved two five-year renewal levies for street maintenance (1.9 mill) and for parks and recreation (0.45 mills). Both levies had about 75 percent support, according to unofficial final results.

Mayor Bryan Jensen said both levies support ongoing projects with the street maintenance fund providing funding for every facet of what they do in road projects.

Columbia Schools got approval for two five-year renewal levies. A 7.53-mill levy for emergency requirements was approved with 65.38 percent for the measure and a 5.50-mill current expense levy with 67.85 percent for it, unofficial final results say.

Eaton Township voters approved a five-year 2.50-mill renewal levy for fire and EMS services with 76.5 percent support, according to unofficial final results.